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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.26, 91.74 and 59.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.26, 91.74 and 59.54 is: 89.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.26 : 91.74 = 59.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.26/91.74 = 59.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.26x = 91.74 × 59.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.26x = 5,462.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,462.20/61.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.16

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